Religious test for county positions in Williamson County?

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In March 2013, Lloyd, a 25-year law enforcement veteran, was one of five candidates interviewed for the open Precinct 3 constable position in Williamson County. He says the questions asked by county commissioners took him by surprise.

“The majority of the interview took place asking me what my political affiliation was, my views on abortion, my views on gay marriage, long conversation about my religion,” Lloyd claimed.


Lloyd’s attorneys with the Texas Civil Rights Project say those questions are illegal. In court records, Lloyd recounts his answer when he was asked that question about his position on gay marriage.


“I gave the best answer that I felt that I could with the knowledge that the world is changing, people are changing, the US supreme court looks at these cases every day,” Lloyd said.

According to the lawsuit, one commissioner responded by saying, “If you are appointed as constable, you better come up with a better answer than that.”

http://kxan.com/2015/09/03/controver...head-to-trial/

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The Texas Civil Rights Project sued the county in June 2013 on behalf of one of three applicants for the vacant constable post. Commissioners reached a $100,000.00 settlement with two plaintiffs, denying any violations of the law.

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